Posts by Mark Kern2

My apologies if this topic has come up before; I spent some time scrolling through a few pages but couldn't find anything quite like this.

A few days ago, I was out at a go-karting track and took a side impact during a race. My right ribcage slammed pretty hard against the seatback. In the heat of the moment, I didn't feel much of anything. But then, on the very next left-hand turn, I felt this sharp, stabbing sensation right where I hit—it felt exactly like a wasp sting. Since that moment, the pain just hasn't let up.

I went to see my doctor yesterday, and after an exam, they concluded it’s significant pain located between my second and third ribs. There aren't any bruises, no abdominal pain, and nothing going on with my lower back, so they just prescribed some Ibuprofen. However, since this morning, I've started feeling this radiating ache; specifically, a dull discomfort spreading toward my spine and just under the ribs. It's making it nearly impossible to get comfortable enough to sleep.

I'm feeling a bit uncertain about how to proceed, so I wanted to reach out to those of you who have dealt with rib trauma, whether from car accidents or playing contact sports. I'd love to hear about your experiences.

I was wondering if anyone could point me toward the right kind of specialist. A hard, bluish lump has popped up on my chest, just below the nipple. A few years back, I had a pretty intense inflammation in that exact same spot, but this time, unlike other times, I couldn't manage to drain whatever was inside. I have a suspicion it might be some sort of cyst or perhaps just a fatty tissue buildup. It isn't actually painful, but it’s definitely starting to feel a bit uncomfortable when I touch it.

For me, it pops up every once in a while after sex😁

Just kidding—for me, the hemorrhoid issue is more intermittent, usually triggered by doing some heavy lifting at work or just from overusing toilet paper. Because of that second part, I’ve made it a habit over the years that whenever I have a particularly big bathroom moment, I make sure to rinse things off with a cold shower. It really helps. If I'm heading out somewhere, I always make sure to pack some wet wipes just in case. To make a long story short, a cold—or even almost ice-cold—shower spray has always been my go-to for calming down any inflammation.